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NMP Prospectus

The National Mediclaim Policy is an indemnity health insurance plan that covers hospitalization expenses for various treatments, including pre and post hospitalization costs, day care procedures, and specific modern treatments. The policy includes sub-limits on room charges, medical practitioner fees, and other expenses, while also offering benefits for organ donor medical expenses, ambulance charges, and morbid obesity treatment. Additional features include reinstatement of the basic sum insured for higher coverage amounts and a cumulative bonus for claim-free periods.

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NMP Prospectus

The National Mediclaim Policy is an indemnity health insurance plan that covers hospitalization expenses for various treatments, including pre and post hospitalization costs, day care procedures, and specific modern treatments. The policy includes sub-limits on room charges, medical practitioner fees, and other expenses, while also offering benefits for organ donor medical expenses, ambulance charges, and morbid obesity treatment. Additional features include reinstatement of the basic sum insured for higher coverage amounts and a cumulative bonus for claim-free periods.

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National Insurance Company Limited

CIN - U10200WB1906GOI001713 IRDAI Regn. No. - 58

National Mediclaim Policy


PROSPECTUS
1.1 PRODUCT
National Mediclaim Policy is an indemnity health insurance policy. The Policy covers expenses incurred due to Hospitalisation
for In-Patient Care (allopathy, AYUSH) or Day Care Treatment Reasonably and Customarily incurred for treatment of an Illness
contracted/Injury sustained during the Policy Period. The Policy provides for Pre Hospitalisation (45 days) and Post Hospitalisation
(60 days) expenses, Day Care Procedures, organ donor’s medical expenses, ambulance charges, Morbid Obesity Treatment,
Correction of Refractive Error and provides for Reinstatement of Basic Sum Insured (above SI of 6L), if applicable as per terms.
Any amount admissible under the Policy in respect of claims shall be subject to the sub limits contained herein as well as shown in
the Table of Benefits.

1.2 Coverage – Sub Limits


The Company shall indemnify the expenses incurred for all Hospitalisation(s) covered under the Policy, subject to the following
Sub Limits applicable to broad heads as mentioned below.
1.2.a Room Charges Maximum amount admissible under
Room Rent, Intensive Care Unit charges and associated charges (including diet Room Charges for Any One Illness
charges, nursing care by Qualified Nurse, RMO charges, administration shall be 25% of Sum Insured (i.e.,
charges for IV fluids/blood transfusion/injection) Basic Sum Insured and Cumulative
i. Room Rent per day shall be payable up to 1% of Sum Insured subject to Bonus) as mentioned in the
max of ₹ 10,000 per day Schedule.
ii. ICU Charges per day shall be payable up to 2% of Sum Insured subject to
max of ₹ 20,000 per day
1.2.b Medical Practitioner’s Fees Maximum amount admissible under
Fees for Medical Practitioners, including treating Medical Practitioners, Medical Practitioner’s Fees for Any
Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Consultants, Specialists whose services has been One Illness shall be 25% of Sum
utilized during the Hospitalisation Insured (i.e., Basic Sum Insured and
Cumulative Bonus) as mentioned in
the Schedule.
1.2.c Other Expenses Maximum amount admissible under
All other expenses related to the Hospitalisation: Other Expenses for Any One Illness
i. Anaesthesia, blood, oxygen, operation theatre charges and surgical shall be 50% of Sum Insured (i.e.,
appliances Basic Sum Insured and Cumulative
ii. Medicines and drugs Bonus) as mentioned in the
iii. Diagnostic procedures Schedule.
iv. Prosthetics and other devices or equipment if implanted internally during a
surgical procedure.
v. Ambulance Charges, as per Section 1.3.6
1.2.d Expenses for the following procedures inclusive of above sub limits (i.e., Section Maximum amount admissible for
1.2.a, 1.2.b, 1.2.c) Any One Illness shall be lower of
i. Hemodialysis 50% of Sum Insured (i.e., Basic Sum
ii. Chemotherapy (excluding Oral Chemotherapy) Insured and Cumulative Bonus) or
iii. Radiotherapy the PPN Package Rate.
1.2.e Following Modern Treatments will be covered (wherever medically indicated) Maximum amount admissible for the
either as In patient or as part of Day Care Treatment in a Hospital, inclusive of related modern procedure/
above sub limits (i.e., Section 1.2.a, 1.2.b, 1.2.c): component/ medicine of each
Modern Treatment Coverage modern treatment shall be 25% of
Uterine Artery Embolization and HIFU Sum Insured (i.e., Basic Sum Insured
Limit is for Procedure cost only
(High intensity focused ultrasound) and Cumulative Bonus) during the
Balloon Sinuplasty Limit is for Balloon cost only policy period.
Limit is for implants including batteries
Deep Brain Stimulation
only
Only cost of medicines payable under this
limit, other incidental charges like
Oral Chemotherapy
investigations and consultation charges
not payable.
Immunotherapy - Monoclonal Antibody
Limit is for cost of injections only.
to be given as injection
Limit is for complete treatment, including
Intravitreal injections
Pre & Post Hospitalization
Robotic Surgery Limit is for robotic component only.
Stereotactic Radio surgeries Limit is for radiation procedure.
Limit is for complete treatment, including
Bronchial Thermoplasty
Pre & Post Hospitalization
Vaporization of the prostrate (Green laser
Limit is for LASER component only.
treatment or holmium laser treatment)

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IONM - (Intra Operative Neuro
Limit is for IONM procedure only.
Monitoring)
Stem cell therapy - Hematopoietic stem
Limit is for complete treatment, including
cells for bone marrow transplant for
Pre & Post Hospitalization
haematological conditions to be covered.
1.2.f Expenses related to treatment necessitated due to participation as a non- Maximum amount admissible for
professional in hazardous or adventure sports, inclusive of above sub limits Any One Illness shall be lower of
(i.e., Section 1.2.a, 1.2.b, 1.2.c) 25% of Sum Insured (i.e., Basic Sum
Insured and Cumulative Bonus)
1.2.g Pre Hospitalisation Up to forty five (45) days
Medical expenses incurred before Hospitalsation. immediately before the Insured Person
is Hospitalised
1.2.h Post Hospitalisation Up to sixty (60) days immediately
Medical expenses incurred after discharge from Hospital. after the Insured Person is discharged
Note: Sub limits as mentioned in Section 1.2.a, 1.2.b and 1.2.c above, will not apply in case of treatment undergone in a Preferred
Provider Network (PPN) for a listed procedure as per eligible package.

1.3 Terms specific to Day Care Procedure, AYUSH, HIV/ AIDS Cover, Mental Illness Cover, Organ Donor’s Medical
Expenses and Ambulance Charges, Morbid Obesity Treatment and Correction of Refractive Error
In addition to the applicable Sub Limits (mentioned above), Hospitalisation due to any of the following shall be subject to the terms
mentioned against each.

1.3.1 Day Care Procedure


The Company shall indemnify the Medical Expenses (including Pre and Post Hospitalisation Expenses) for Day Care Treatments
requiring Hospitalization as an In-Patient for less than 24 hours undergone by the Insured Person in a Hospital/ Day Care Centre,
but not in the Outpatient department of a Hospital.

1.3.2 AYUSH Treatment


The Company shall indemnify Medical Expenses incurred for Inpatient Care treatment under Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy,
Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy systems of medicines during each Policy Period up to the limit of Sum Insured as specified in the
Policy Schedule in any AYUSH Hospital.

1.3.3 HIV/ AIDS Cover


The Company shall indemnify the Medical Expenses (including Pre and Post Hospitalisation Expenses) related to following stages
of HIV infection:
i. Acute HIV infection – acute flu-like symptoms
ii. Clinical latency – usually asymptomatic or mild symptoms
iii. AIDS – full-blown disease; CD4 < 200

1.3.4 Mental Illness Cover


The Company shall indemnify the Medical Expenses (including Pre and Post Hospitalisation Expenses) related to Mental Illnesses,
provided the treatment shall be undertaken at a Hospital with a specific department for Mental Illness, under a Medical Practitioner
qualified as Psychiatrist or a professional having a post-graduate degree (Ayurveda) in Mano Vigyan Avum Manas Roga or a post-
graduate degree (Homoeopathy) in Psychiatry or a post-graduate degree (Unani) in Moalijat (Nafasiyatt) or a post-graduate degree
(Siddha) in Sirappu Maruthuvam.

Exclusions
Any kind of Psychological counselling, cognitive/ family/ group/ behavior/ palliative therapy or other kinds of psychotherapy for
which Hospitalisation is not necessary shall not be covered.

1.3.5 Organ Donor’s Medical Expenses


The Company shall indemnify the Medical Expenses incurred in respect of an organ donor’s Hospitalisation during the Policy
Period for harvesting of the organ donated to an Insured Person, provided that:
i. The organ donation confirms to the Transplantation of Human Organs Act 1994 (and its amendments from time to time)
ii. The organ is used for an Insured Person and the Insured Person has been medically advised to undergo an organ transplant
ii. The Medical Expenses shall be incurred in respect of the organ donor as an in-patient in a Hospital.
iii. Claim has been admitted under Section “In patient treatment” in respect of the Insured Person undergoing the organ transplant

Exclusions
The Company shall not be liable to make payment for any claim under this Cover which arises for or in connection with any of the
following:
i. Pre-hospitalization Medical Expenses or Post- Hospitalization Medical Expenses of the organ donor.
ii. Costs directly or indirectly associated with the acquisition of the donor’s organ.
iii. Medical Expenses where the organ transplant is experimental or investigational.
iv. Any medical treatment or complication in respect of the donor, consequent to harvesting.
v. Any expenses related to organ transportation or preservation.

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1.3.6 Ambulance Charges
The Company shall reimburse the Insured the expenses incurred for emergency ambulance charges, up to 1% of Sum Insured subject
to maximum ₹ 2,000/- in a Policy Period for each Insured Person, for transportation to the Hospital or from the Hospital to another
Hospital or from the Hospital to diagnostic center and return during the same Hospitalisation.
Ambulance charges shall be admissible provided a Hospitalisation claim has been admitted under the Policy.

1.3.7 Morbid Obesity Treatment


The Company shall indemnify the Medical Expenses (including Pre and Post Hospitalisation Expenses)
incurred for surgical treatment of obesity that fulfils all the following conditions and subject to Waiting Period of three (03) years
as per Section 4.2.f.iv:
1. Treatment has been conducted is upon the advice of the Medical Practitioner, and
2. The surgery/Procedure conducted should be supported by clinical protocols, and
3. The Insured Person is 18 years of age or older, and
4. Body Mass Index (BMI) is;
a) greater than or equal to 40 or
b) greater than or equal to 35 in conjunction with any of the following severe co-morbidities following failure of less invasive
methods of weight loss:
i. Obesity-related cardiomyopathy
ii. Coronary heart disease
iii. Severe Sleep Apnea
iv. Uncontrolled Type2 Diabetes

1.3.8 Correction of Refractive Error


The Company shall indemnify the Medical Expenses (including Pre and Post Hospitalisation Expenses) incurred for expenses related
to the treatment for correction of eye sight due to refractive error equal to or more than 7.5 dioptres, subject to Waiting Period of
two (02) years as per Section 4.2.f.iii.

Note: The expenses that are not covered in this policy are placed under List-l of Annexure-I of the Policy. The list of expenses that
are to be subsumed into room charges, or procedure charges or costs of treatment are placed under List-II, List-III and List-IV of
Annexure-I of the Policy respectively

1.4 OTHER BENEFITS


1.4.1 Reinstatement of Basic Sum Insured (available to Basic Sum Insured of ₹ 6L and above)
For Insured Persons with Basic Sum Insured of ₹ 6 lacs and above, in the event of available Sum Insured being exhausted anytime
during the Policy Period on account of Hospitalisation claim(s), the Company shall reinstate the Basic Sum Insured (i.e., excluding
any CB) to be utilized in any subsequent Hospitalisation(s), provided that:
i. Reinstatement of Basic Sum Insured shall be effected only after the date of discharge from the Hospital, for the Hospitalisation
whose claim resulted in exhaustion of the Sum Insured.
ii. Any Illness/ Injury for which a claim has been admitted or paid under the Policy prior to such reinstatement, shall not be
considered under the Reinstated Basic Sum Insured
iii. Reinstatement of Basic Sum Insured shall be available only in respect of the Insured Person whose Sum Insured is exhausted as
specified above.
iv. Reinstatement shall be allowed only once during the Policy Period for each eligible Insured Person.
v. Reinstated Basic Sum Insured, if not exhausted, will not be carried forward to next Policy Period on Renewal

Illustration: SI means SI including CB, Basic SI means SI excluding CB


Case I: Basic SI – ₹ 6L, CB – ₹ 1L Case II: Basic SI – ₹ 6L, CB – ₹ 1L

Claim 1 (hospitalization due to disease) – ₹ 3L Claim 1 (hospitalization due to RTA) – ₹ 10L


Balance SI – ₹ 7L (i.e., 6+1), Amount admissible – ₹ 3L Balance SI – ₹ 7L (i.e., 6+1), Amount admissible – ₹ 10L
Payable – ₹ 3L, SI exhausted – No, SI remaining – ₹ 4L Payable – ₹ 7L, SI exhausted – Yes, SI remaining – ₹ 0
Basic SI reinstated – No Basic SI reinstated – Yes [₹ 6L, i.e., Basic SI only]
(Reinstated SI will be available from next claim)
Claim 2 (hospitalization due to RTA) – ₹ 5L
SI remaining – ₹ 4L, Amount admissible – ₹ 5L Claim 2 (hospitalization due to disease) – ₹ 8L
Payable – ₹ 4L, SI exhausted – Yes, SI remaining – ₹ 0 Balance Reinstated SI – ₹ 6L, Amount admissible – ₹ 8L
Basic SI reinstated – Yes [₹ 6L, i.e., Basic SI only] Payable – ₹ 6L, Reinstated SI remaining – ₹ 0
(Reinstated SI will be available from next claim) SI reinstated – No
(Basic SI is reinstated only once during the Policy Period)
Claim 3 (hospitalization due to disease) – ₹ 2L
Balance Reinstated SI – 6L Amount admissible – ₹ 2L
Reinstated SI remaining – ₹ 4L

1.5 GOOD HEALTH INCENTIVE


1.5.1 Cumulative Bonus
For each claim free Policy Period (i.e., no claims are reported by the Insured Person and admitted by the Company) provided the
policy is continuously renewed with the Company without a Break in Policy, each Insured Person will be eligible to get a Cumulative

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Bonus (CB) at the rate of 5% of the Basic Sum Insured of the expiring Policy. CB accrued for a claim free Policy Period shall be
available on next Renewal. CB shall be accumulated for each subsequent claim free Policy Periods and the maximum CB shall not
exceed 50% of the Basic Sum Insured of the renewed Policy. Wherever, due to reduction in Basic Sum Insured on renewal, the
accumulated CB exceeds 50% of the reduced Basic Sum Insured, then CB shall be restricted to 50% of the reduced Basic Sum
Insured.

In case of claim(s) during a Policy Period in respect of an Insured Person, who has accumulated CB for earlier claim free Policy
Periods, the accumulated CB will be reduced on the next Renewal at the rate of 5% of Basic Sum Insured of the expiring policy.
However, Basic Sum Insured will be maintained and not be reduced.

Note:
a) No Cumulative Bonus will be added if the Policy is not renewed with the Company by the end of the Grace Period.
b) The Cumulative Bonus will not be accumulated in excess of 50% of the Basic Sum Insured under the current Policy with the
Company under any circumstances.
c) Any Cumulative Bonus that has accrued for a Policy Period will be credited at the end of that Period if the policy is renewed with
the Company within Grace Period and will be available for any claims made in the subsequent Period.
d) Merging of Policies or Migration from Individual to Floater Policy: If the Insured Persons in the expiring Policy are covered
under Individual policy/policies and such expiring Policy has been Renewed with the Company on a Family Floater basis then the
Cumulative Bonus to be carried forward for credit in such Renewed Policy shall be the lowest percentage of Cumulative Bonus
applicable on the lowest Sum Insured of the last Policy Period amongst all the expiring individual policies being merged.
e) Revision in Sum Insured: If the Sum Insured under the Policy has been increased/decreased at the time of Renewal, the
Cumulative Bonus shall be calculated on the Sum Insured of the last completed Policy Period.

1.5.2 Preventive Health Check Up


Expenses of preventive health check-up/ prescribed diagnostic tests will be reimbursed once at the end of a block of four (04)
continuous Policy Periods provided no claims are reported and admitted during the block and the policy has been continuously
renewed with the Company without a Break in Policy. Expenses payable shall be up to 1% of the average Basic Sum Insured of
the block, subject to a maximum of ₹ 5,000 per Insured Person. Claim for health check-up benefits may be lodged at least forty five
(45) days before the expiry of the fifth Policy Period
Note: Availing benefit under Section 1.5.2 shall not be counted as a claim under the Policy.

1.6 Hospitalisation Options


The Policy provides for Cashless Facility and/ or reimbursement of Hospitalisation expenses for treatment of Illness or Injury.
Cashless Facility is available only if TPA service is opted in the Policy.

2.1 Type of Policy


Policy can be issued on Individual Basis (i.e., separate Basic Sum Insured and Cumulative Bonus shall apply on each Insured
Person).

2.2 Eligibility
i. Entry age of Proposer should be between eighteen (18) years and sixty five (65) years.
ii. Maximum entry age of any family member is sixty five (65) years.
iii. Un married Children over the age of three (03) months may be covered for the first time, provided parent(s) is/are covered
at the same time.
iv. Family members allowed under same policy:
a. Proposer
b. Spouse
c. Dependent natural or legally adopted children
d. Parents
e. Brother, till marriage
f. Sister, till marriage
g. Parent-in-laws
v. Renewal terms are as per Section 2.10 below.
vi. Midterm inclusion of family members at pro-rata premium is allowed only in case of
a. newborn between the age of three (03) months and six (06) months
b. spouse within sixty (60) days of marriage
(Members other than above may be included only at renewal. On inclusion of a new member, Waiting Period of 4.1, 4.2,
4.3 shall apply for the new member.)
No other relation even within the eligible age band can be covered under the Policy.

2.3 Policy Period


The Policy can only be issued for a period of one (01) year (i.e., 12 calendar months).

2.4 Basic Sum Insured (Basic SI)


The Policy is available with options of Basic SI of ₹ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9/ 10 L.
Proposer has the option of selecting same Basic SI for each family member or separate Basic SI for different members.

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2.4.1 Enhancement of Basic Sum Insured
i. Basic Sum Insured may be enhanced only at the time of Renewal.
ii. For the incremental portion of the Basic SI, the Waiting Periods as mentioned in Exclusion 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 shall apply. Coverage
on enhanced Basic SI shall be available after the completion of Waiting Periods.

2.5 Discounts
2.5.1 Discount for Optional Co-payment
If the Proposer/ Insured opts for Optional Co-payment under the Policy, a discount shall be allowed on the total premium. Insured
may opt from either of the two options:
• 25% discount in total premium, for 20% Co-payment on each admissible claim.
• 12.5% discount in total premium, for 10% Co-payment on each admissible claim.
The Co-payment percentage opted shall be applicable to claims from all Insured Persons under the Policy

2.5.2 Discount for Direct Sale


If the Policy is bought online or by walk-in/ direct customer (where no intermediary is involved), a discount of 10% shall be allowed
on the total premium for both new policy and subsequent renewals (provided no intermediary is involved in Renewals).

2.6 Tax Rebate


The Proposer can avail tax benefits for the premium paid, under Section 80D of Income Tax Act 1961.

2.7 Completion of Proposal Form


i. The Proposal Form is to be completed in all respects (including personal details, medical history of Insured Person) and to be
submitted to the Company’s office or to Company’s intermediary.
ii. Identity and address of the Proposer must be supported by documentary proofs, as detailed in Proposal Form Annexure C.
iii. If a person is insured under health insurance policy of any other Non-Life Insurance Company and wants to port (switch) to
National Mediclaim Policy, the Portability Form and Proposal Form will have to be completed and submitted to the Company’s
office or to Company’s intermediary.

2.8 Pre Policy Checkup


i. Pre policy checkup is required for persons aged fifty (50) years and above, and availing the Policy for the first time with the
Company.
ii. The Company shall reimburse 50% of the expenses incurred for pre policy checkup, if the proposal is accepted.
iii. The Pre Policy checkup reports required are –
a) Physical examination (report to be signed by d) Serum creatinine
the Doctor with minimum MD (Medicine) e) Urine routine and microscopic examination
qualification) f) ECG
b) Blood sugar: fasting/ post prandial (till Basic g) Eye checkup (including retinoscopy)
SI of ₹ 5L)/ HBA1C (Basic SI of ₹ 6 L and above) h) Any other investigation required by the
c) Lipid profile Company
Note:
The date of medical reports should not exceed thirty (30) days prior to the date of proposal.

2.9 Payment of Premium


i. Premium for each individual shall depend on the Basic SI and completed age, as provided in the ‘Rate Chart’.
ii. The proposer has the option of claims being serviced by TPA (in which case both Cashless Facility and Reimbursement Facility
will be available) or the Company (in which case Cashless Facility shall not be available). If Cashless Facility is to be availed,
the premium payable is inclusive of TPA charges.
iii. Base premium of the policy shall be total premium for all individuals, calculated as mentioned above.
iv. Discounts, if any, shall apply on the Individual/ total Base Premium (as specified).
v. As opted in the Proposal Form, Insured have the option to either pay the premium annually, or in half yearly or quarterly
Instalment as per factors provided in Rate Chart.
vi. Full premium/ first instalment of premium shall be paid in full before the commencement of the Policy.
vii. Premium can be paid online for Renewals without break, provided there is no material change in the Policy.
viii. PAN details must be submitted by the Proposer.
ix. In case PAN is not available, Form 60 or Form 61 as per Rule 114B of the Income-tax Rule, 1962 must be submitted

2.10 Renewal Terms


i. The Policy can be renewed without break throughout the lifetime of the Insured Persons except for the covered Children or
siblings, who can renew till the Insured Person’s marriage
ii. The Policy may be renewed by mutual consent, before the expiry of the Policy or a within a Grace Period of thirty (30) days
after expiry of the Policy. Coverage is not available during the Grace Period at Renewal.
iii. Grace Period of thirty (30) days shall be allowed for payment of Installment Premium. If Installment Premium is not paid within
Grace Period, the Policy shall be cancelled and no refund shall be allowed. However, if the premium is paid in instalments
during the policy period, coverage shall be available during the Grace Period.
iv. If the requisite premium is not paid within the Grace Period, the Break in Policy shall occur.
v. Any change in the Policy, including Basic Sum Insured, Co-Payment, Insured Person(s), can only be incorporated at the time
of Renewal.
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2.11 Instalment Facility
i. Premium for the Policy may be paid in instalments of Quarterly or Half Yearly as opted
ii. Change of Premium Paying Frequency can be opted only at the time of renewal.
iii. In case of a claim being admissible under the Policy, the remaining installments for the Policy Period shall become due
immediately.

3 DEFINITIONS

3.1 Accident means a sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event caused by external, visible and violent means.

3.2 Age / Aged means completed years on last birthday as on Policy commencement date.

3.3 AIDS means Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a condition characterised by a combination of signs and symptoms,
caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which attacks and weakens the body’s immune system making the HIV-
positive person susceptible to life threatening conditions or other conditions, as may be specified from time to time.

3.4 Any One Illness means continuous period of Illness and it includes relapse within forty five (45) days from the date of last
consultation with the Hospital where treatment was taken.

3.5 AYUSH Day Care Centre means and includes Community Health Centre (CHC), Primary Health Centre (PHC), Dispensary,
Clinic, Polyclinic or any such health centre which is registered with the local authorities, wherever applicable and having facilities
for carrying out treatment procedures and medical or surgical / para-surgical interventions or both under the supervision of
registered AYUSH Medical Practitioner(s) on Day Care basis without in-patient services and must comply with all the following
criterion:
i. Having qualified registered AYUSH Medical Practitioner in charge round the clock;
ii. Having dedicated AYUSH therapy sections as required and/or has equipped operation theatre where surgical procedures
are to be carried out;
iii. Maintaining daily records of the patients and making them accessible to the insurance company’s authorized
representative.

3.6 AYUSH Hospital is a healthcare facility wherein medical/surgical/para-surgical treatment procedures and interventions are
carried out by AYUSH Medical Practitioner(s) comprising of any of the following:
a. Central or State Government AYUSH Hospital or
b. Teaching hospital attached to AYUSH College recognized by the Central Government/ Central Council of Indian
Medicine/ Central Council for Homeopathy; or
c. AYUSH Hospital, standalone or co-located with in-patient healthcare facility of any recognized system of medicine,
registered with the local authorities, wherever applicable, and is under the supervision of a qualified registered AYUSH
Medical Practitioner and must comply with all the following criterion:
i. Having at least 5 in-patient beds;
ii. Having qualified AYUSH Medical Practitioner in charge round the clock;
iii. Having dedicated AYUSH therapy sections as required;
iv. Maintaining daily records of the patients and making them accessible to the insurance company’s authorized
representative

3.7 AYUSH Treatment refers to the medical and/ or Hospitalisation treatments given under Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy,
Unani, Sidha and Homeopathy systems.

3.8 Break in policy means the period of gap that occurs at the end of the existing Policy Period / Instalment Premium due date,
when the premium due for renewal on a given policy or instalment premium due is not paid on or before the premium renewal
date or Grace Period.

3.9 Cashless Facility means a facility extended by the Company to the Insured where the payments of the costs of treatment
undergone by the Insured in accordance with the Policy terms and conditions, are directly made to the Network Provider or a
Non Network Provider to the extent pre-authorization approved.

3.10 Condition Precedent means a Policy term or condition upon which the Company’s liability under the Policy is conditional
upon.

3.11 Congenital Anomaly means a condition which is present since birth, and which is abnormal with reference to form, structure
or position.
a) Internal Congenital Anomaly
Congenital Anomaly which is not in the visible and accessible parts of the body.
b) External Congenital Anomaly
Congenital Anomaly which is in the visible and accessible parts of the body.

3.12 Contract means prospectus, proposal, Policy, and the policy Schedule. Any alteration with the mutual consent of the Insured
Person and the Company can be made only by a duly signed and sealed endorsement on the Policy.
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3.13 Co-Payment means a cost sharing requirement under a health insurance policy that provides that the Insured will bear a
specified percentage of the admissible claims amount. A Co-Payment does not reduce the Sum Insured.

3.14 Cumulative Bonus means any increase or addition in the Sum Insured granted by the Company without an associated increase
in premium.

3.15 Day Care Centre means any Institution established for Day Care Treatment of Illness and/ or Injuries or a medical setup
with a Hospital and which has been registered with the local authorities, wherever applicable, and is under the supervision of
a registered and qualified Medical Practitioner AND must comply with all minimum criteria as under:
i. has qualified Nursing staff under its employment;
ii. has qualified Medical Practitioner (s) in charge;
iii. has a fully equipped operation theatre of its own where Surgical Procedures are carried out
iv. maintains daily records of patients and shall make these accessible to the Company’s authorized personnel.

3.16 Day Care Treatment means medical treatment, and/or Surgical Procedure which is:
i. undertaken under general or local anesthesia in a Hospital/Day Care Centre in less than twenty-four (24) hrs because of
technological advancement, and
ii. which would have otherwise required a Hospitalisation of more than twenty-four (24) hours.
Treatment normally taken on an Out-Patient basis is not included in the scope of this Definition.

3.17 Dental Treatment means a treatment carried out by a dental practitioner including examinations, fillings (where appropriate),
crowns, extractions and surgery.

3.18 Diagnosis means diagnosis by a Medical Practitioner, supported by clinical, radiological, histological and laboratory
evidence, acceptable to the Company.

3.19 Grace Period means the specified period of time, immediately following the premium due date during which premium
payment can be made to renew or continue a policy in force without loss of continuity benefits pertaining to Waiting Periods
and coverage of Pre-Existing Diseases. The Grace Period for payment of the premium shall be thirty days.
In case of Premium payment in instalments, if the due instalment premium is paid within Grace Period, coverage shall be
available during the Grace Period.
In case of Renewal, Coverage shall not be available during the period for which no premium is received.

3.20 Hospital means any Institution established for In-Patient Care and Day Care Treatment of Illness/ Injuries and which has
been registered as a Hospital with the local authorities under the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act,
2010 or under the enactments specified under Schedule of Section 56(1) of the said Act, OR complies with all minimum
criteria as under:
i. has qualified nursing staff under its employment round the clock;
ii. has at least ten (10) in-Patient beds, in those towns having a population of less than ten lacs and fifteen (15) in-patient beds
in all other places;
iii. has qualified Medical Practitioner (s) in charge round the clock;
iv. has a fully equipped operation theatre of its own where surgical procedures are carried out
v. maintains daily records of patients and shall make these accessible to the Company’s authorized personnel.

3.21 Hospitalisation means admission in a Hospital for a minimum period of twenty four consecutive Inpatient Care hours except
for procedures/ treatments, where such admission could be for a period of less than twenty four consecutive hours.

3.22 Illness means a sickness or a disease or pathological condition leading to the impairment of normal physiological function
and requires medical treatment.
i. Acute Condition means a disease, illness or injury that is likely to respond quickly to treatment which aims to return the
person to his or her state of health immediately before suffering the disease/ illness/ injury which leads to full recovery.
ii. Chronic Condition means a disease, illness, or injury that has one or more of the following characteristics
a) it needs ongoing or long-term monitoring through consultations, examinations, check-ups, and / or tests
b) it needs ongoing or long-term control or relief of symptoms
c) it requires rehabilitation for the patient or for the patient to be special trained to cope with it
d) it continues indefinitely
e) it recurs or is likely to recur

3.23 Injury means accidental physical bodily harm excluding illness or disease solely and directly caused by external, violent,
visible and evident means which is verified and certified by a Medical Practitioner.

3.24 In-Patient Care means treatment for which the Insured Person has to stay in a Hospital for more than twenty four (24) hours
for a covered event.

3.25 Intensive Care Unit means an identified section, ward or wing of a Hospital which is under the constant supervision of a
dedicated Medical Practitioner(s), and which is specially equipped for the continuous monitoring and treatment of patients

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who are in a critical condition, or require life support facilities and where the level of care and supervision is considerably
more sophisticated and intensive than in the ordinary and other wards.

3.26 ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Charges means the amount charged by a Hospital towards ICU expenses which shall include the
expenses for ICU bed, general medical support services provided to any ICU patient including monitoring devices, critical
care nursing and intensivist charges.

3.27 I D card means the card issued to the Insured Person by the TPA for availing Cashless Facility.

3.28 Insured/ Insured Person means person(s) named in the Schedule of the Policy.

3.29 Medical Advice means any consultation or advice from a Medical Practitioner including the issue of any prescription or
follow up prescription.

3.30 Medical Expenses means those expenses that an Insured Person has necessarily and actually incurred for medical treatment
on account of Illness or Accident on the advice of a Medical Practitioner, as long as these are no more than would have been
payable if the Insured Person had not been insured and no more than other Hospitals or doctors in the same locality would
have charged for the same medical treatment.

3.31 Medical Practitioner means a person who holds a valid registration from the Medical Council of any state or Medical Council
of India or Council for Indian Medicine or for Homeopathy set up by the Government of India or a State Government and is
thereby entitled to practice medicine within its jurisdiction; and is acting within the scope and jurisdiction of the licence.

3.32 Medically Necessary Treatment means any treatment, tests, medication, or stay in Hospital or part of a stay in Hospital
which
i. is required for the medical management of Illness or Injury suffered by the Insured Person;
ii. must not exceed the level of care necessary to provide safe, adequate and appropriate medical care in scope, duration, or
intensity;
iii. must have been prescribed by a Medical Practitioner;
iv. must conform to the professional standards widely accepted in international medical practice or by the medical community
in India.

3.33 Mental Illness means a substantial disorder of thinking, mood, perception, orientation or memory that grossly impairs
judgment, behaviour, capacity to recognise reality or ability to meet the ordinary demands of life, mental conditions associated
with the abuse of alcohol and drugs, but does not include mental retardation which is a condition of arrested or incomplete
development of mind of a person, specially characterised by subnormality of intelligence.

3.34 Migration means a facility provided to policyholders (including all members under family cover and group policies), to
transfer the credits gained for pre-existing diseases and specific waiting periods from one health insurance policy to another
with the same insurer.

3.35 Network Provider means Hospitals or Day Care Centers enlisted by the Company, TPA or jointly by the Company and TPA
to provide medical services to an Insured Person by a Cashless Facility.

3.36 Non- Network Provider means any Hospital, Day Care Centre that is not part of the network.

3.37 Notification of Claim means the process of intimating a claim to the Company or TPA through any of the recognized modes
of communication.

3.38 OPD (Out-Patient) Treatment means the one in which the Insured Person visits a clinic / Hospital or associated facility
like a consultation room for Diagnosis and treatment based on the advice of a Medical Practitioner. The Insured is not admitted
as a Day Care or In-Patient.

3.39 Pre-existing disease (PED) means any condition, ailment, injury or disease:
a) that is/are diagnosed by a physician not more than 36 months prior to the date of commencement of the policy issued by the
insurer; or
b) for which medical advice or treatment was recommended by, or received from, a physician, not more than 36 months prior
to the date of commencement of the policy.

3.40 Pre-hospitalisation Medical Expenses means Medical Expenses incurred during predefined number of days preceding the
Hospitalisation of the Insured Person, provided that:
i. Such Medical Expenses are incurred for the same condition for which the Insured Person’s Hospitalisation was required, and
ii. The In-patient Hospitalisation claim for such Hospitalisation is admissible by the Company.

3.41 Post-hospitalisation Medical Expenses means Medical Expenses incurred during predefined number of days immediately
after the Insured Person is discharged from the Hospital provided that:
i. Such Medical Expenses are for the same condition for which the Insured Person’s Hospitalisation was required, and
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ii. The inpatient hospitalisation claim for such hospitalisation is admissible by the Company.

3.42 Policy Period means period of one (01) year as mentioned in the Schedule for which the Policy is issued.

3.43 Portability means a facility provided to the policyholders (including all members under family cover), to transfer the credits
gained for, Pre-Existing Diseases and Specific Waiting Periods from one insurer to another insurer.

3.44 Preferred Provider Network (PPN) means Network Providers in specific cities which have agreed to a cashless packaged
pricing for specified planned procedures for the policyholders of the Company. The list of planned procedures is available
with the Company/TPA and subject to amendment from time to time.

3.45 Proposer means an eligible person who proposes to enter into insurance Contract with the Company, to cover self and/ or
any other eligible person(s), and pays the premium as consideration for such insurance.

3.46 Psychiatrist means a Medical Practitioner possessing a post-graduate degree or diploma in psychiatry awarded by an
university recognised by the University Grants Commission established under the University Grants Commission Act, 1956,
or awarded or recognised by the National Board of Examinations and included in the First Schedule to the Indian Medical
Council Act, 1956, or recognised by the Medical Council of India, constituted under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956,
and includes, in relation to any State, any medical officer who having regard to his knowledge and experience in psychiatry,
has been declared by the Government of that State to be a psychiatrist.

3.47 Qualified Nurse means a person who holds a valid registration from the Nursing Council of India or the Nursing Council of
any state in India.

3.48 Reasonable and Customary Charges means the charges for services or supplies, which are the standard charges for the
specific provider and consistent with the prevailing charges in the geographical area for identical or similar services, taking
into account the nature of the Illness/ Injury involved.

3.49 Renewal means the terms on which the Contract of Insurance can be renewed on mutual consent with a provision of Grace
Period for treating the Renewal continuous for the purpose of gaining credit for Pre-Existing Diseases, time-bound Exclusions
and for all Waiting Periods.

3.50 Room Rent means the amount charged by a Hospital towards Room and Boarding expenses and shall include the associated
charges.

3.51 Schedule means a document forming part of the Policy, containing details including name of the Insured Person(s), age,
relation with the Proposer, Basic Sum Insured, Cumulative Bonus, premium and the Policy Period.

3.52 Sum Insured means the Basic Sum Insured and the Cumulative Bonus (CB) accrued in respect of the Insured Person(s) as
mentioned in the Schedule. Preventive Health Checkup expenses are payable over and above the Sum Insured, wherever
applicable.
2.52.1 Basic Sum Insured means the Sum Insured in respect of the insured person (s) as mentioned in the Schedule, without any
Cumulative Bonus (CB) accrued.

3.53 Surgery or Surgical Procedure means manual and / or operative procedure (s) required for treatment of an Illness or Injury,
correction of deformities and defects, diagnosis and cure of diseases, relief of suffering and prolongation of life, performed
in a Hospital or Day Care Centre by a Medical Practitioner.

3.54 Third Party Administrator (TPA) means a Company registered with the Authority, and engaged by an Insurer, for a fee or
remuneration, by whatever name called and as may be mentioned in the agreement, for providing health services.

3.55 Unproven/ Experimental Treatment means treatment, including drug experimental therapy, which is not based on
established medical practice in India, is experimental or unproven.

3.56 Waiting Period means a period from the inception of this Policy during which specified Illness/treatments are not covered.
On completion of the Waiting Period, Illness/treatments shall be covered provided the Policy has been continuously renewed
without any break.

4. WAITING PERIOD - EXCLUSIONS


The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under the Policy till the expiry of Waiting Period mentioned below, in respect
of any expenses incurred in connection with or in respect of:

4.1. Pre-Existing Diseases (Excl 01)


a) Expenses related to the treatment of a Pre-Existing Disease (PED) and its direct complications shall be excluded until the
expiry of thirty six (36) months of continuous coverage after the date of inception of the first policy with us.
b) In case of enhancement of sum insured the exclusion shall apply afresh to the extent of sum insured increase.

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c) If the Insured Person is continuously covered without any break as defined under the portability norms of the extant IRDAI
(Health Insurance) Regulations then waiting period for the same would be reduced to the extent of prior coverage.
d) Coverage under the policy after the expiry of thirty six (36) months for any pre-existing disease is subject to the same being
declared at the time of application and accepted by us.

4.2. Specific disease/procedure Waiting Period (Excl 02)


a) Expenses related to the treatment of the listed Conditions, surgeries/treatments shall be excluded until the expiry of 90 days/
one year/ two year/ three years (as specified against specific disease/ procedure) of continuous coverage after the date of
inception of the first policy with us. This exclusion shall not be applicable for claims arising due to an accident
b) In case of enhancement of sum insured the exclusion shall apply afresh to the extent of sum insured increase.
c) If any of the specified disease/procedure falls under the waiting period specified for Pre-Existing Diseases, then the longer
of the two waiting periods shall apply.
d) The waiting period for listed conditions shall apply even if contracted after the policy or declared and accepted without a
specific exclusion.
e) If the Insured Person is continuously covered without any break as defined under the applicable norms on portability
stipulated by IRDAI, then waiting period for the same would be reduced to the extent of prior coverage.
f) List of specific diseases/procedures:
i. 90 Days Waiting Period (Life style conditions namely)
a. Hypertension and related complications
b. Diabetes and related complications
c. Cardiac conditions
ii. One year Waiting Period
a. Benign ENT disorders d. Mastoidectomy
b. Tonsillectomy e. Tympanoplasty
c. Adenoidectomy
iii. Two years Waiting Period
a. Cataract and age related eye ailments m. Gout and Rheumatism
b. Refractive error of the eye more than 7.5 dioptres. n. Calculus diseases
d. Benign prostatic hypertrophy o. Surgery of gall bladder and bile duct excluding
e. Hernia malignancy
f. Hydrocele p. Surgery of genito-urinary system excluding
g. Fissure/Fistula in anus malignancy
h. Piles (Haemorrhoids) q. Surgery for prolapsed intervertebral disc unless arising
i. Sinusitis and related disorders from accident
j. Polycystic ovarian disease r. Surgery of varicose vein
k. Non-infective arthritis s. Hysterectomy
l. Pilonidal sinus t. Congenital Internal Anomaly
Above diseases/treatments under 4.2.f).i, ii, iii shall be covered after the specified Waiting Period, provided they are not Pre-
Existing Diseases.

iv. Three years Waiting Period


Following diseases shall be covered after three years of continuous cover from the inception of the Policy:
a. Joint replacement unless necessitated due to an accident
b. Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis
c. Obesity and its complications
d. Stem Cell Therapy: Hematopoietic stem cells for bone marrow transplant for haematological conditions to be covered.

4.3. First 30 days waiting period (Excl 03)


a) Expenses related to the treatment of any illness within thirty (30) days from the first policy commencement date shall be
excluded except claims arising due to an accident, provided the same are covered.
b) This exclusion shall not, however, apply if the Insured Person has Continuous Coverage for more than twelve (12) months.
c) The within referred waiting period is made applicable to the enhanced sum insured in the event of granting higher sum
insured subsequently.

5 EXCLUSIONS
The Company shall not be liable to make any payment under the Policy, in respect of any expenses incurred in connection with or
in respect of:

5.1. Investigation& Evaluation (Excl 04)


a) Expenses related to any admission primarily for diagnostics and evaluation purposes only are excluded.
b) Any diagnostic expenses which are not related or not incidental to the current diagnosis and treatment are excluded.

5.2. Rest Cure, Rehabilitation and Respite Care (Excl 05)


a) Expenses related to any admission primarily for enforced bed rest and not for receiving treatment. This also includes:
i. Custodial care either at home or in a nursing facility for personal care such as help with activities of daily living such as bathing,
dressing, moving around either by skilled nurses or assistant or non-skilled persons.
ii. Any services for people who are terminally ill to address physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
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5.3. Obesity/ Weight Control (Excl 06)
Expenses related to the surgical treatment of obesity that does not fulfil all the below conditions:
1) Surgery to be conducted is upon the advice of the Doctor
2) The surgery/Procedure conducted should be supported by clinical protocols
3) The member has to be 18 years of age or older and
4) Body Mass Index (BMI);
a. greater than or equal to 40 or
b. greater than or equal to 35 in conjunction with any of the following severe co-morbidities following failure of less invasive
methods of weight loss:
i. Obesity-related cardiomyopathy
ii. Coronary heart disease
iii. Severe Sleep Apnea
iv. Uncontrolled Type2 Diabetes

5.4. Change-of-Gender Treatments (Excl 07)


Expenses related to any treatment, including surgical management, to change characteristics of the body to those of the opposite
sex.

5.5. Cosmetic or Plastic Surgery (Excl 08)


Expenses for cosmetic or plastic surgery or any treatment to change appearance unless for reconstruction following an Accident,
Burn(s) or Cancer or as part of medically necessary treatment to remove a direct and immediate health risk to the insured. For this
to be considered a medical necessity, it must be certified by the attending Medical Practitioner.

5.6. Hazardous or Adventure Sports (Excl 09)


Expenses related to any treatment necessitated due to participation as a professional in hazardous or adventure sports, including
but not limited to, para-jumping, rock climbing, mountaineering, rafting, motor racing, horse racing or scuba diving, hand gliding,
sky diving, deep-sea diving.

5.7. Breach of Law (Excl 10)


Expenses for treatment directly arising from or consequent upon any Insured Person committing or attempting to commit a breach
of law with criminal intent.

5.8. Excluded Providers (Excl 11)


Expenses incurred towards treatment in any hospital or by any Medical Practitioner or any other provider specifically excluded by
the Company and disclosed in its website / notified to the policyholders are not admissible.
However, in case of life threatening situations following an accident, expenses up to the stage of stabilization are payable but not
the complete claim.

5.9. Drug/Alcohol Abuse (Excl 12)


Treatment for, Alcoholism, drug or substance abuse or any addictive condition and consequences thereof (Excl 12).

5.10. Non Medical Admissions (Excl 13)


Treatments received in health hydros, nature cure clinics, spas or similar establishments or private beds registered as a nursing
home attached to such establishments or where admission is arranged wholly or partly for domestic reasons (Excl 13).

5.11. Vitamins, Tonics (Excl 14)


Dietary supplements and substances that can be purchased without prescription, including but not limited to Vitamins, minerals
and organic substances unless prescribed by a medical practitioners part of hospitalization claim or Day Care procedure

5.12. Refractive Error (Excl 15)


Expenses related to the treatment for correction of eye sight due to refractive error less than 7.5 dioptres.

5.13. Unproven Treatments (Excl16)


Expenses related to any unproven treatment, services and supplies for or in connection with any treatment. Unproven treatments
are treatments, procedures or supplies that lack significant medical documentation to support their effectiveness.

5.14. Birth control, Sterility and Infertility (Excl 17)


Expenses related to sterility and infertility. This includes:
i. Any type of sterilization
ii. Assisted Reproduction services including artificial insemination and advanced reproductive technologies such as IVF, ZIFT,
GIFT, ICSI
iii. Gestational Surrogacy
iv. Reversal of sterilization

5.15. Maternity (Excl 18)


i. Medical treatment expenses traceable to childbirth (including complicated deliveries and caesarean sections incurred during
hospitalization) except ectopic pregnancy;
ii. Expenses towards miscarriage (unless due to an accident) and lawful medical termination of pregnancy during the policy period
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5.16. Hormone Replacement Therapy
Expenses for hormone replacement therapy, unless part of Medically Necessary Treatment, except for Puberty and Menopause
related Disorders.

5.17. General Debility, Congenital External Anomaly


General debility, congenital external anomaly.

5.18. Self Inflicted Injury


Treatment for intentional self-inflicted injury, attempted suicide.

5.19. Stem Cell Surgery


Stem Cell Surgery (except Hematopoietic stem cells for bone marrow transplant for haematological conditions).

5.20. Circumcision
Circumcision unless necessary for treatment of a disease (if not excluded otherwise) or necessitated due to an accident.

5.21. Vaccination or Inoculation.


Vaccination or inoculation unless forming part of treatment and requires Hospitalisation.

5.22. Massages, Steam Bath, Alternative Treatment (Other than AYUSH treatment)
Massages, steam bath, expenses for alternative treatments (other than AYUSH treatment), acupuncture, acupressure, magneto-
therapy and similar treatment.

5.23. Dental treatment


Dental treatment, unless necessitated due to an Injury.

5.24. Domiciliary Hospitalization & Out Patient Department (OPD) treatment


Any expenses incurred on Domiciliary Hospitalization and OPD treatment

5.25. Stay in Hospital which is not Medically Necessary.


Stay in hospital which is not medically necessary.

5.26. Spectacles, Contact Lens, Hearing Aid, Cochlear Implants


Spectacles, contact lens, hearing aid, cochlear implants.

5.27. Non Prescription Drug


Drugs not supported by a prescription, private nursing charges, referral fee to family physician, outstation
doctor/surgeon/consultants’ fees and similar expenses.

5.28. Treatment not Related to Disease for which Claim is Made


Treatment which the insured person was on before Hospitalisation for the Illness/Injury, different from the one for which claim for
Hospitalisation has been made.

5.29. Equipments
External/durable medical/non-medical equipments/instruments of any kind used for diagnosis/ treatment including CPAP, CAPD,
infusion pump, ambulatory devices such as walker, crutches, belts, collars, caps, splints, slings, braces, stockings, diabetic foot-
wear, glucometer, thermometer and similar related items and any medical equipment which could be used at home subsequently.

5.30. Items of personal comfort


Items of personal comfort and convenience including telephone, television, aya, barber, beauty services, baby food, cosmetics,
napkins, toiletries, guest services.

5.31. Service charge/ registration fee


Any kind of service charges including surcharges, admission fees, registration charges and similar charges levied by the hospital.

5.32. Home visit charges


Home visit charges during Pre and Post Hospitalisation of doctor, aya, attendant and nurse.

5.33. War
War (whether declared or not) and war like occurrence or invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities, civil war, rebellion,
revolutions, insurrections, mutiny, military or usurped power, seizure, capture, arrest, restraints and detainment of all kinds.

5.34. Radioactivity
Nuclear, chemical or biological attack or weapons, contributed to, caused by, resulting from or from any other cause or event
contributing concurrently or in any other sequence to the loss, claim or expense. For the purpose of this exclusion:
a) Nuclear attack or weapons means the use of any nuclear weapon or device or waste or combustion of nuclear fuel or the
emission, discharge, dispersal, release or escape of fissile/ fusion material emitting a level of radioactivity capable of causing
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any Illness, incapacitating disablement or death.
b) Chemical attack or weapons means the emission, discharge, dispersal, release or escape of any solid, liquid or gaseous chemical
compound which, when suitably distributed, is capable of causing any Illness, incapacitating disablement or death.
c) Biological attack or weapons means the emission, discharge, dispersal, release or escape of any pathogenic (disease producing)
micro-organisms and/or biologically produced toxins (including genetically modified organisms and chemically synthesized
toxins) which are capable of causing any Illness, incapacitating disablement or death.

5.35. Treatment taken outside the geographical limits of India

6. GENERAL TERMS AND CLAUSES

6.1 Disclosure of Information


The policy shall be void and all premium paid thereon shall be forfeited to the Company in the event of misrepresentation, mis
description or non-disclosure of any material fact by the policyholder.
(Explanation: "Material facts" for the purpose of this policy shall mean all relevant information sought by the company in the
proposal form and other connected documents to enable it to take informed decision in the context of underwriting the risk)

6.2 Condition Precedent to Admission of Liability


The terms and conditions of the policy must be fulfilled by the insured person for the Company to make any payment for claim(s)
arising under the policy.

6.3 Claim Settlement


i. The Company shall settle or reject a claim, as the case may be, within 15 days from the date of receipt of last necessary
document.
ii. In the case of delay in the payment of a claim, the Company shall be liable to pay interest to the policyholder from the date of
receipt of last necessary document to the date of payment of claim at a rate 2% above the bank rate.
iii. However, where the circumstances of a claim warrant an investigation in the opinion of the Company, it shall initiate and
complete such investigation at the earliest, in any case not later than 30 days from the date of receipt of last necessary document.
In such cases, the Company shall settle or reject the claim within 45 days from the date of receipt of last necessary document.
iv. In case of delay beyond stipulated 45 days, the Company shall be liable to pay interest to the policyholder at a rate 2% above
the bank rate from the date of receipt of last necessary document to the date of payment of claim.
(Explanation: “Bank rate” shall mean the rate fixed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at the beginning of the financial year in
which claim has fallen due)

6.4 Multiple Policies


i. In case of multiple policies taken by an insured person during a period from one or more insurers to indemnify treatment costs,
the insured person shall have the right to require a settlement of his/her claim in terms of any of his/her policies. In all such
cases the insurer chosen by the insured person shall be obliged to settle the claim as long as the claim is within the limits of and
according to the terms of the chosen policy.
ii. Insured person having multiple policies shall also have the right to prefer claims under this policy for the amounts disallowed
under any other policy / policies. Then the insurer shall independently settle the claim subject to the terms and conditions of
this policy.
iii. If the amount to be claimed exceeds the sum insured under a single policy, the insured person shall have the right to choose
insurer from whom he/she wants to claim the balance amount.
iv. Where an insured person has policies from more than one insurer to cover the same risk on indemnity basis, the insured person
shall only be indemnified the treatment costs in accordance with the terms and conditions of the chosen policy.

6.5 Fraud
If any claim made by the insured person, is in any respect fraudulent, or if any false statement, or declaration is made or used in
support thereof, or if any fraudulent means or devices are used by the insured person or anyone acting on his/her behalf to obtain
any benefit under this policy, all benefits under this policy and the premium paid shall be forfeited.
Any amount already paid against claims made under this policy but which are found fraudulent later shall be repaid by all
recipient(s)/policyholder(s), who has made that particular claim, who shall be jointly and severally liable for such repayment to the
insurer.
For the purpose of this clause, the expression "fraud" means any of the following acts committed by the insured person or by his
agent or the hospital/doctor/any other party acting on behalf of the insured person, with intent to deceive the insurer or to induce the
insurer to issue an insurance policy:
a) the suggestion, as a fact of that which is not true and which the insured person does not believe to be true;
b) the active concealment of a fact by the insured person having knowledge or belief of the fact;
c) any other act fitted to deceive; and
d) any such act or omission as the law specially declares to be fraudulent
The Company shall not repudiate the claim and / or forfeit the policy benefits on the ground of Fraud, if the insured person /
beneficiary can prove that the misstatement was true to the best of his knowledge and there was no deliberate intention to suppress
the fact or that such misstatement of or suppression of material fact are within the knowledge of the insurer.

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6.6 Cancellation
i. The Company may cancel the policy at any time, on grounds of misrepresentation, non-disclosure of material facts or
established fraud by the insured person by giving 15 days’ written notice. There would be no refund of premium on cancellation
on grounds of misrepresentation, non-disclosure of material facts or fraud.
ii. The policyholder may cancel his/her policy at any time during the term, by giving 7 days notice in writing. The Company shall
refund proportionate premium for unexpired policy period, if there is no claim(s) made during the policy period.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein or otherwise, no refunds of premium shall be made in respect of Cancellation where,
any claim has been admitted or has been lodged or any benefit has been availed under the Policy.

6.7 Migration
The Insured Person will have the option to migrate the Policy to an alternative health insurance product offered by the Company by
applying for Migration of the policy at least 30 days before the policy renewal date as per extant Guidelines related to Migration. If
such person is presently covered and has been continuously covered without any lapses under this Policy offered by the Company,
i. The Insured Person will get all the accrued continuity benefits for credits gained to the extent of the specific waiting periods,
waiting period for pre-existing diseases and Moratorium period of the Insured Person.
ii. Migration benefit will be offered to the extent of Sum Insured and accrued Cumulative Bonus (as part of the sum insured) of
the previous policy. Migration benefit shall not apply to any other additional increased Sum Insured.
The Proposal may be subject to fresh Underwriting as per terms of conditions of the migrated product, if the insured is not
continuously covered for at least 36 months under the previous product.

6.8 Portability
The Insured Person will have the option to port the Policy to other insurers by applying to such Insurer to port the entire policy
along with all the members of the family, if any, at least 15 days before, but not earlier than 60 days from the policy renewal date,
as per IRDAI guidelines related to Portability. If such person is presently covered and has been continuously covered without any
lapses under this Policy offered by the Company,
i. The proposed Insured Person will get all the accrued continuity benefits for specific waiting periods, waiting period for
pre-existing diseases and Moratorium period of the Insured Person under the previous health insurance Policy.
ii. Portability benefit will be offered to the extent of Sum Insured and accrued Cumulative Bonus (as part of the sum
insured) of the previous policy. Portability benefit shall not apply to any other additional increased Sum Insured.

6.9 Renewal of Policy


i. The Policy shall be renewable provided the product is not withdrawn, except in case of established fraud or non-disclosure or
misrepresentation by the Insured. If the product is withdrawn, the policyholder shall be provided with suitable options to migrate
to other similar health insurance products/plans offered by the Company.
ii. The Company shall endeavor to give notice for renewal. However, the Company is not under obligation to give any notice for
renewal.
iii. Renewal shall not be denied on the ground that the Insured Person had made a claim or claims in the preceding policy years.
iv. Request for renewal along with requisite premium shall be received by the Company before the end of the Policy Period.
v. At the end of the Policy Period, the Policy shall terminate and can be renewed within the Grace Period of 30 days to maintain
continuity of benefits without Break in Policy. Coverage is not available during the Grace Period.
vi. No loading shall apply on renewals based on individual claims experience.
vii. In case of non-continuance of the Policy by the Insured (due to death or any other valid and acceptable reason):
• The Policy may be renewed by any Insured Person above eighteen (18) years of age, as the Insured.
• Where only children (less than eighteen years of age) are covered, the Policy shall be allowed till the expiry of the Policy
period. The legal guardian may be allowed to renew the Policy as Proposer, covering the children.

6.10 Withdrawal of Product


i. In the likelihood of this product being withdrawn in future, the Company will intimate the insured person about the same 90
days prior to expiry of the policy.
ii. Insured Person will have the option to migrate to similar health insurance product available with the Company at the time of
renewal with all the accrued continuity benefits such as cumulative bonus, waiver of waiting period as per IRDAI guidelines,
provided the policy has been maintained without a break.

6.11 Moratorium Period


After completion of sixty continuous months of coverage (including Portability and Migration), no claim shall be contestable by
the Company on grounds of non-disclosure, misrepresentation, except on grounds of established fraud. This period of sixty
continuous months is called as Moratorium Period. The moratorium would be applicable for the Basic Sums Insured of the first
policy. Wherever, the Basic Sum Insured is enhanced, completion of sixty continuous months would be applicable from the date
of enhancement of Basic Sums Insured only on the enhanced limits.

6.12 Revision of Terms of the Policy Including the Premium Rates


The Company, with prior approval of IRDAI, may revise or modify the terms of the policy including the premium rates. The insured
person shall be notified before the changes are effected.

6.13 Free Look Period


The Free Look Period shall be applicable on new individual health insurance policies and not on renewals or at the time of
porting/migrating the policy.
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The insured person shall be allowed free look period of thirty days from date of receipt of the policy document to review the terms
and conditions of the policy. If he/she is not satisfied with any of the terms and conditions, he/she has the option to cancel his/her
policy. This option is available in case of policies with a term of one year or more.
If the insured has not made any claim during the Free Look Period, the insured shall be entitled to:
i. a refund of the premium paid less any expenses incurred by the Company on medical examination of the insured person and
the stamp duty charges or
ii. where the risk has already commenced and the option of return of the policy is exercised by the insured person, a deduction
towards the proportionate risk premium for period of cover or
iii. Where only a part of the insurance coverage has commenced, such proportionate premium commensurate with the insurance
coverage during such period.

6.14 Nomination
The policyholder is required at the inception of the policy to make a nomination for the purpose of payment of claims under the
policy in the event of death of the policyholder. Any change of nomination shall be communicated to the company in writing and
such change shall be effective only when an endorsement on the policy is made. In the event of death of the policyholder, the
Company will pay the nominee {as named in the Policy Schedule/Policy Certificate/Endorsement (if any)} and in case there is no
subsisting nominee, to the legal heirs or legal representatives of the policyholder whose discharge shall be treated as full and final
discharge of its liability under the policy.

6.15 Communication
i. All communication should be made in writing.
ii. For Policies serviced by TPA, ID card, PPN/Network Provider related issues to be communicated to the TPA at the address
mentioned in the Schedule. For claim serviced by the Company, the Policy related issues to be communicated to the Policy
issuing office of the Company at the address mentioned in the Schedule.
iii. Any change of address, state of health or any other change affecting any of the Insured Person, shall be communicated to the
Policy issuing office of the Company at the address mentioned in the Schedule
iv. The Company or TPA shall communicate to the Insured at the address mentioned in the Schedule.

6.16 Physical Examination


Any Medical Practitioner authorised by the Company shall be allowed to examine the Insured Person in the event of any alleged
Illness/Injury requiring Hospitalisation when and as often as the same may reasonably be required on behalf of the Company.

6.17 Claim Procedure


6.17.1 Notification of Claim
In order to lodge a claim under the Policy for any Hospitalisation, the Insured Person/Insured Person’s representative shall notify
the TPA (if claim is processed by TPA)/Company (if claim is processed by the Company) in writing by letter, e-mail, fax providing
all relevant information relating to claim including plan of treatment, policy number etc. within the prescribed time limit.

Claim Intimation in case of Cashless facility TPA must be informed:


In the event of planned Hospitalisation At least seventy two (72) hours prior to the Insured Person’s
admission
In the event of emergency Hospitalisation Within twenty four (24) hours of the Insured Person’s
admission

Claim Intimation in case of Reimbursement Company/TPA must be informed:


In the event of planned Hospitalisation At least seventy two (72) hours prior to the Insured Person’s
admission to Hospital
In the event of emergency Hospitalisation Within twenty four (24) hours of the Insured Person’s
admission to Hospital

6.17.2 Procedure for Cashless Claims


i. Cashless Facility for treatment can be availed, if TPA service is opted.
ii. Treatment may be taken in a Network Provider / PPN or Non Network Provider and is subject to pre-authorisation by the TPA.
Updated list of Network Provider/PPN is available on the website of the Company and the TPA mentioned in the schedule.
iii. Cashless request form available with the Network Provider and TPA shall be completed and sent to the TPA for authorization.
iv. The TPA upon getting cashless request form and related medical information from the Insured Person/ Network Provider shall
issue a pre-authorization letter within an hour to the Hospital after verification.
v. At the time of discharge, the Insured Person has to verify and sign the discharge papers, pay for non-medical and inadmissible
expenses.
vi. The TPA shall grant the final authorization within three hours of the receipt of discharge authorization request from the
Hospital.
vii. The TPA reserves the right to deny pre-authorization in case the Insured Person/ Network Provider is unable to provide any
required details related to the pre authorization request.
viii. In case of denial of Cashless Facility, the Insured Person may obtain the treatment as per treating Medical Practitioner’s advice
and submit the necessary documents to the Company or the TPA for reimbursement of claim.

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6.17.3 Procedure for Reimbursement of Claims
For reimbursement of claims the Insured Person shall submit the necessary documents to TPA (if claim is processed by
TPA)/Company (if claim is processed by the Company) within the prescribed time limit.

6.17.4 Documents
The claim is to be supported with the following original documents and submitted within the prescribed time limit.
i. Completed claim form
ii. Medical practitioner’s prescription advising admission for inpatient treatment.
iii. Cash-memo from the hospital (s)/chemist (s) supported by proper prescription from attending medical practitioner for Pre
Hospitalisation, Hospitalisation and Post Hospitalisation.
iv. Payment receipt, investigation test reports and associated plates/CDs in original, supported by the prescription from attending
medical practitioner for Pre Hospitalisation, Hospitalisation and Post Hospitalisation.
v. Attending medical practitioner’s certificate regarding Diagnosis along with date of Diagnosis and bill, receipts etc.
vi. Surgeon’s certificate regarding Diagnosis and nature of operation performed along with bills, receipts etc.
vii. Bills, receipt, sticker of the Implants.
viii. Bills, payment receipts, medical history of the patient recorded, discharge certificate/ summary, break up of final bill from
the hospital etc.
ix. Any other document required by Company/TPA.
Note
In the event of a claim lodged under the Policy and the original documents having been submitted to any other insurer, the Company
shall accept the copy of the documents listed under condition 6.17.4 and claim settlement advice, duly certified by the other insurer
subject to satisfaction of the Company.

6.17.5 Time limit for submission of claim documents to the Company/ TPA
Type of claim Time limit
Reimbursement of Hospitalisation, Pre Hospitalisation Within thirty (30) days of date of discharge from Hospital
expenses and ambulance charges
Reimbursement of Post Hospitalisation expenses Within thirty (30) days from completion of Post
Hospitalisation treatment
Reimbursement of Preventive Health Check-Up expenses At least forty-five (45) days before the expiry of the fifth
Policy Period
Waiver
Time limit for claim intimation and submission of documents may be waived in cases where the Insured/ Insured Person or his/ her
representative applies and explains to the satisfaction of the Company, that the circumstances under which Insured/ Insured Person
was placed, it was not possible to intimate the claim/submit the documents within the prescribed time limit.

6.17.6 Services Offered by TPA


Servicing of claims, i.e., claim admissions and assessments, under this Policy by way of pre-authorization of cashless treatment or
processing of claims other than cashless claims or both, as per the underlying terms and conditions of the Policy.
The services offered by a TPA shall not include
i. Claim settlement and claim rejection;
ii. Any services directly to any Insured Person or to any other person unless such service is in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Agreement entered into with the Company.

6.17.7 Optional Co-payment


The Insured may opt for Optional Co-payment, with discount in premium. In such cases, each admissible claim under the Policy
shall be subject to the same Co-payment percentage. Any change in Optional Co-payment may be done only during Renewal.
Insured may choose either of the two Co-payment options:
• 20% Co-payment on each admissible claim under the Policy, with a 25% discount in total premium.
• 10% Co-payment on each admissible claim under the Policy, with a 12.5% discount in total premium.

6.18 Payment of Claim


All claims under the Policy shall be payable in Indian currency and through NEFT/ RTGS only.

6.19 Territorial Limit


All medical treatment for the purpose of this Policy will have to be taken in India only.

6.20 Territorial Jurisdiction


All disputes or differences under or in relation to the Policy shall be determined by the Indian court and according to Indian law.

6.21 Arbitration
i. If any dispute or difference shall arise as to the quantum to be paid by the Policy, (liability being otherwise admitted) such
difference shall independently of all other questions, be referred for arbitration as per Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996,
as amended from time to time.
ii. It is clearly agreed and understood that no difference or dispute shall be referable to arbitration as herein before provided, if the
Company has disputed or not accepted liability under or in respect of the Policy.
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iii. It is hereby expressly stipulated and declared that it shall be a condition precedent to any right of action or suit upon the Policy
that award by such arbitrator/arbitrators of the amount of expenses shall be first obtained.

6.22 Disclaimer
If the Company shall disclaim liability to the Insured Person for any claim hereunder and if the Insured Person shall not within
twelve (12) calendar months from the date of receipt of the notice of such disclaimer notify the Company in writing that he does not
accept such disclaimer and intends to recover his claim from the Company, then the claim shall for all purposes be deemed to have
been abandoned and shall not thereafter be recoverable hereunder.

6.23 Enhancement of Basic Sum Insured


Basic Sum insured may be enhanced only at the time of renewal subject to the availability of the higher slabs in the Policy. Basic
Sum Insured can be enhanced subject to discretion of the Company. For the incremental portion of the Basic Sum Insured, the
Waiting Periods and conditions as mentioned in Exclusion 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 shall apply afresh. Coverage on enhanced sum insured shall
be available after the completion of Waiting Periods.

6.24 Adjustment of Premium for Overseas Travel Insurance Policy


If during the Policy Period any of the Insured Person is also covered by an Overseas Travel Insurance Policy issued by the Company,
the Policy shall be inoperative in respect of the Insured Person(s) for the number of days the Overseas Travel Insurance Policy is in
force. Proportionate premium for such number of days shall be adjusted against the Renewal premium, provided the Insured has
informed the Company in writing before leaving India, and submits an application, stating the details of visit(s) abroad, along with
copies of the Overseas Travel Insurance Policy, within fifteen (15) days of return. The maximum premium refundable and adjusted
on Renewal shall be limited to 80% of premium of the expiring Policy, in respect of the Insured Person(s) covered under Overseas
Travel Insurance Policy.

6.25 Premium Payment in installments


lf the insured person has opted for Payment of Premium on an instalment basis i.e. Half Yearly or Quarterly, as mentioned in the
policy Schedule, the following Conditions shall apply (notwithstanding any terms contrary elsewhere in the policy).
i. Grace Period (as defined) would be given to pay the instalment premium due for the policy.
ii. If Installment Premium is not paid within Grace Period, the Policy shall be cancelled and no refund shall be allowed. However,
if the installment premium is paid in instalments within the Grace Period, coverage shall be available during the Grace Period.
iii. In case of a claim being admissible under the Policy, all the remaining installments for the Policy Period shall become due and
payable immediately.
iv. Change of Premium Paying Frequency can be opted only at the time of renewal

7. REDRESSAL OF GRIEVANCE
In case of any grievance related to the Policy, the insured person may submit in writing to the Policy Issuing Office or Grievance
cell at Regional Office of the Company for redressal. If the grievance remains unaddressed, the insured person may contact:
Customer Relationship Management Dept., National Insurance Company Limited, Premises No. 18-0374, Plot no. CBD-81, New
Town, Kolkata - 700156, email: customer.relations@nic.co.in, griho@nic.co.in
For more information on grievance mechanism, and to download grievance form, visit our
website https://nationalinsurance.nic.co.in
Bima Bharosa (an Integrated Grievance Management System earlier known as IGMS) - https://bimabharosa.irdai.gov.in/
Insurance Ombudsman – The Insured person can also approach the office of Insurance Ombudsman of the respective area/region
for redressal of grievance as listed in Annexure -II of the Policy. The updated list of Office of Insurance Ombudsman are available
on IRDAI website: https://irdai.gov.in/ and on the website of Council for Insurance Ombudsman: https://www.cioins.co.in/
Helpline Number: 1800 345 0330
Dedicated Email ID for Senior Citizens: health.srcitizens@nic.co.in

8 DISCLAIMER
The Prospectus contains salient features of the Policy. For details reference is to be made to the Policy. In case of any difference
between the Prospectus and the Policy, the terms and conditions of the Policy shall prevail.
The Prospectus and Proposal form are part of the Policy. Hence please read the Prospectus carefully and sign the same. The Proposal
form is to be completed in all respects for each Insured Person. Both the Prospectus and the Proposal Form are to be submitted to
the Company’s office or to the Company’s agent.

Place Signature
Name
Date

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TABLE OF BENEFITS
Name National Mediclaim Policy
Basic Sum Insured
₹ 1L – 10 L
(excluding CB)
Slab ₹ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9/ 10 L
Coverage
Sub limits
A. Room Charges – Up to25% of SI for Any One Illness
Room Rent– Up to 1% of SI per day subject to max of ₹ 10,000
ICU Charges– Up to 2% of SI per day subject to max of ₹ 20,000
B. Medical Practitioner’s fee – Up to 25% for Any One Illness
C. Others – Up to 50% of SI for Any One Illness
Hospitalisation
Sub limit will not apply in case of Hospitalisation in a Preferred Provider Network (PPN) as per
eligible package
D. Hemodialysis, Chemotherapy (excluding Oral Chemotherapy), Radiotherapy Restricted to
50% of Sum Insured or the PPN Package Rate, whichever is lower (inclusive of above sub limits)
E. Coverage for Modern Treatment – Up to 25% of SI for each treatment
F. Expenses due to hazardous or adventure sports (non-professionals)– Up to 25% of SI
System of Medicine Allopathy and AYUSH, Covered up to SI
Pre hospitalisation - 45 days immediately before hospitalisation
Post hospitalisation - 60 days immediately after discharge
Organ Donor’s hospitalisation expenses only
Ambulance Charges – 1% of SI subject to maximum of ₹ 2,000 in a Policy Period
In Built Features
Hospitalisation coverage for HIV/ AIDS and Mental Illness
Treatment of Morbid Obesity and Refractive Error of at least 7.5D, subject to Waiting Periods
Reinstatement of Basic SI – Once in a Policy Period, available to Policy with Basic SI ₹ 6L and
above
Others
Only PEDs declared in the Proposal Form and accepted for coverage by the Company shall be covered
Pre Existing Disease
after 3 years Waiting Period
Enhancement of On Renewal
Basic SI No limit
Good Health Incentives
Increase by 5% of Basic SI in respect of each claim free Policy Period
Cumulative Bonus Decrease by 5% of Basic SI for each year with claim reported
Maximum accumulation, 50% of the Basic SI of the renewed Policy
Preventive Health Every 4 claim free years, prescribed diagnostics tests up to 1% of the average Basic SI per insured
check up person, subject to maximum ₹ 5,000/-
Discounts
If opted, policyholder may choose either of the two co-payment options-
Co-payment
• 20% Co-payment on each admissible claim, with a 25% discount in premium
(optional)
• 10% Co-payment on each admissible claim, with a 12.5% discount in premium
Online Discount 10% discount in premium (for new and Renewal, ONLY where no intermediary is involved)
Add-ons (cover available on payment of additional premium)
INR 10,000/ 15,000/ 20,000/ 25,000/ 30,000/ 35,000/ 40,000/ 45,000/ 50,000, subject to 10% of Basic
Home Care
SI under base Policy
Non-Medical
Up to 10% of Basic Sum Insured (excluding Cumulative Bonus, if any) of base Policy and shall be
Expenses (available
part of the base Policy Basic Sum Insured (excluding Cumulative Bonus, if any).
to SI 5 lacs & above)
Note: SI here means Basic SI and Cumulative Bonus (CB), unless otherwise specified.

No loading shall apply on Renewals based on individual claims experience


Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation

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Rate Chart (in ₹ per Individual, without TPA Charges)

Age band / SI 1,00,000 2,00,000 3,00,000 4,00,000 5,00,000 6,00,000 7,00,000 8,00,000 9,00,000 10,00,000
3m-5y 2,526 3,579 4,638 5,333 6,129 6,736 7,211 7,674 8,124 8,488
6-17 2,246 3,387 4,122 4,946 5,575 6,123 6,550 6,965 7,369 7,745
18-25 2,593 3,565 4,625 5,923 6,156 6,544 7,049 7,478 7,895 8,306
26-30 2,934 3,691 4,997 6,662 7,125 7,578 8,166 8,667 9,153 9,678
31-35 3,141 3,821 5,488 7,222 7,267 7,803 8,326 8,837 9,421 9,957
36-40 3,592 4,530 6,441 7,283 7,972 8,481 9,054 9,704 10,249 10,980
41-45 3,825 5,868 6,586 7,446 8,213 8,737 9,326 9,900 10,456 11,153
46-50 5,230 7,629 10,296 10,936 11,617 12,488 13,340 14,170 14,980 16,073
51-55 6,617 10,502 13,687 15,949 18,820 20,251 21,649 23,012 24,579 26,204
56-60 8,980 14,678 17,836 22,953 26,078 28,047 29,976 32,160 34,035 36,259
61-65 11,863 19,309 23,576 31,845 35,185 37,870 40,499 43,474 46,047 48,968
66-70 15,860 24,741 31,930 38,425 43,773 47,164 50,483 53,718 57,448 61,091
71-75 17,588 27,390 34,387 42,540 48,776 52,555 56,256 59,863 64,020 67,330
76-80 19,390 30,208 36,889 46,459 52,026 55,520 60,006 63,853 68,289 70,893
81-85 21,714 33,104 39,323 49,076 55,078 58,778 63,528 67,602 72,297 75,417
86+ 23,971 37,040 42,799 51,907 60,708 64,786 70,023 74,515 78,934 83,428
TPA Charges & GST extra as applicable

Rate with TPA charge –5.4% loading on the premiums tabulated above.

Instalment Premium
Half yearly:
1st instalment: 52% of annual premium
2nd instalment: 50% of annual premium
Quarterly:
1st instalment: 28% of annual premium
2nd, 3rd and 4th instalments: 25% of annual premium.

Discounts
Discount for Optional Co-payment – 25% discount on policy premium (if opted for 20% Co-payment) or 12.5% discount on policy
premium (if opted for 10% Co-payment)
Discount for Direct Sale – 10% on total premium

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